With the commitment of 2017 quarterback Mac Jones still fresh on the media’s collective mind at the Kentucky alumni kickoff luncheon at the Galt House on Friday, University of Kentucky offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson was asked about how he assesses quarterbacks and what he looks for ...

A few years ago, it seemed unthinkable that the University of Kentucky could sign an out-of-state football recruit with five stars by his name. On Thursday afternoon, the first part of that goal was realized.

Three-star defensive tackle Kobe Smith announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky on Wednesday night, becoming the latest promising prospect to join the Wildcats' recruiting class of 2016 .